Absent men: the underclass

Article Abstract:

Recent research on the cycle of poverty is changing how liberal politicians such as Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton approach social policy. Research by William Julius Wilson, an advisor to Clinton who works from the University of Chicago, is discussed.

Social aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Ethical aspects, Poverty, Poor, Welfare recipients, Wilson, William Julius

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To the boats: Haitian refugees

Article Abstract:

There was dancing in the streets of Haiti when Bill Clinton was elected, as many Haitians believe immigrating to the US will be much easier under his administration. Clinton may try to restore Haitian Pres Aristide to power so his people may not want to leave.

Emigration and immigration, Refugees, Haitian, Haitian refugees

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Against misplaced meanness

Article Abstract:

Clinton's efforts to change the welfare reform bill he signed into law in summer 1996 is not intended to undermine the reform as many believe. Rather, he is attempting to restore the cuts that are the most unfair and cruel.

Editorial, Laws, regulations and rules, Welfare reform

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